HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3021 ORDINANCE NO 3021
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (CITY ADMINISTRATOR) OF TITLE 1
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1986 was adopted by the City of Canton on August 4,
2009, creating a position of "City Administrator", and;
WHEREAS, Section 1-16-3 provides for the "powers and duties" of the City
Administrator, including, among others:
(GJ Wherein the City Administrator is to "cavse the preparation of the City's
Annual Budget and Monthly Budget Reports", and;
WHEREAS, the City wishes to eliminate this duty from the job duties and powers
of the City Administrator and place them in a newly created appointed position
of the "Budget Director".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON,
Fulton Covnty, Illinois, as follows:
l. That Chapter I6 (City AdministratorJ of Title 1(AdministrationJ of the
Canton Municipal Code shall be amended insofar as Section 1-16-3
is concerned as follows:
1-16-3: Powers and Duties:
The City Administrator shall be responsible to the Mayor for the
proper administration of all affairs of the City. In discharging this
responsibility the City Administrator shall, as directed by the Mayor.
A. Supervise and coordinate the administrative functions of all
departments, offices, and agencies of fihe City. The
Administrator will not supervise the City Clerk, City Attorney or
City Treasurer, except in those areas as defined in state and
local statute.
B. Recommend appointments, and when necessary for the
good of the City, recommend suspension or removal of any
City Employee.
C. Attend all City Council and Committee Meetings and
parficipate, as required in all discussions.
D. Provide for the enforcement of such laws and Ordinances
within the City subject to the authority and direction of the
Police Chief.
E. Assist the Mayor as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City
and perform such duties as may be directed by the Mayor.
F. Coordinate activities between the deparfments to ensure
efficient utilization of resources and maximize
interdeparfmental coordination.
G. Make such reporfs to the Mayor and City Council as may be
required from time to time concerning the operations of the
City Departments and Offices.
H. Propose and recommend to the Mayor such personnel rules
and regulations as may be useful for management of
policies, handbooks, manuals and Collective Bargaining
Agreements.
I. Prepare such administrative reports and other reporfs of the
activities of the City as may be required at the conclusion of
the fiscal year and periodically throughout the year.
J. Research and collect information and prepare applications
for all grants and loans from governmental or private entities
for city programs, operations and services.
K. Parficipate to the extent requested in the Collective
Bargaining processes of the City and recommend to the
Mayor Collective Bargaining Agreements for consideration
and possible final approval by the City Covncil.
L. Oversee the operations of the City Administration deparfment
providing assistance when needed.
M. Investigate and respond to resident inquiries and complaints
related to the operations of the City.
N. To participate in the development and implementation of
economic development programs for the City, including
business retention, expansion and recruitment. Serve as a
liaison to Canton Main Street, Spoon River Partnership for
Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce and all
allied organizations.
2. That the remaining provisions of Chapter 16 are hereby
incorporated herein by reference and reaffirmed and adopted by
this Ordinance including but not limited to Section 1-16-1, 1-16-2, 1-
16-4, 1-16-5, 1-16-6, and 1-16-7.
3. That the City Clerk is directed to forward to the codifiers of our
Municipal Ordinance the said Ordinance Amendment for inserfion
in its proper place in each copy of this Code within thirty (30J days
from the date of its final passage.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, at
a regular meeting this 6'h day of August, 2013 upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Alderman West, Putrich, Jim Nelson, Pickel, Justin Nelson, Gerald Ellis, John Lovell
NAYS None
ABSENT: Alderman Pasley
APPROVED:
Jeffrey Fritz, ayor
ATTEST.
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Dia Pavley-Rock, ity Clerk